THE MARTIN'S BAY TO THE EDITOR

Otago Daily Times, Issue 2547, 6 April 1870, Page 2

THE MARTIN'S BAY TO THE EDITOR

'i Sir—There are many mea in Dxmedin much in need of the following information, myself included, therefore I have .ventured to asfc it from the Barest source. By publishing the answers to the following; questions you.will do a.'great, servicei.;t6^many. ■> Ist;. Has the Martin's Bay Land Bill, becomelaw? .. ,c ; ■ '•'■'

2nd. Does any water communication with Martin's Bay exist? If so, when does the next' vessel-leaverDunediD,'and!where are we to enquire for the necessary information ? I 3rdr^uC5 tne^'ver^nt keep stores at M^titi|o Bay, orniTisteacii^Pty ta^e&Bi^' fipifeiit quantity io serye them during the at> sence of yeßßels ?-1 am, 4tb.; Enquirer.;

In reply to the above questions we may state:—

1. Theßegulationsfor thesettlement and disposal of lands at Martin's Bay, in accordance with the terms of the Otago Settlements Act, 1869, require the Governor's assent. Ko public notification of His Excellency's assent tg the,m lias as yet been publishedj but there is no, doubt that it will be obtained. : 2. The f oUowingis a copy of a circular letter sent by the Provincial Government to parties asking for information :—•

'■'. Superintendent's Office, i Dunedin, 1870.----r -"t}- aoi instracted by His Honour the Superintendent to'acknbwlege the receipt of your letter of date as per margin, and in reply, to forward herewith nrinted copy of the Martin's Bay Land RegutatioHß. ' I am to state that parties taking up land at Martin's Bay will have to find then? way there at their own expense. . "''. i " A survey party is at present engaged in classifying and surveying the land. It is understood that the owners of the paddle steamer Charles Edward, the vessel which landed the snrvey party on the Bhbre of Lake JKakapo, intended to have traded regularly to the new settlement " Unfortunately iv coming down the river after land- j ing her passengers, the_ vessel "got auagged, and it may be some time before she is again afloat. It is expected, however, as the en-t---rance to the river is very good, fliat'some other vessel will take up the trade, should a sufficient number of passengers offtr. j It is intended to form a road from the top of Lake Wakatipu to the new settlemens, which will open up communication by land from Danedin.—l have, &c, John Loqajs, .."'..,':. Secretary to the Superintendent. 3. The Government do not keep stores at Martin's Bay, and parties proceeding thither will therefore have to provide themselves with a sufficient stock of provisions. !